Cardinia Shire Youth Survey 2018 results

About the survey

The 2018 Youth Survey was conducted by our Youth Services team.

The survey takes a close look at the needs and aspirations of young people who have strong connections to Cardinia Shire.

The survey results will help us to plan plan and advocate for the needs of local young people, so their voices be heard by regional networks, the Victorian and Federal governments, service providers and the general community.

Snapshot of results

722 young people aged 14-25 participated in an online survey between 22 March and 8 May 2018.

Family

77% say family is important

67% get information, advice and help from family they live with

27% very/fairly often feel stressed around immediate family

90% feel safe when spending time withe family

Friends

75% say friends are important

39% reported friendship problems

75% get information, advice or help from friends

18% very/fairly often feel stressed with friends

90% feel safe when spending time with friends

Mental health

73% think feeling happy is important

63% think being metally well is important

55% want mental health services

46% reported anxiety

42% reported being unhappy

39% reported mental health issues

24% had thoughts or attempts at suicide

Safety

71% believe feeling safe is important

64% believe being safe at home is important

24% feel unsafe using public transport

6% feel unsafe at school

Stress

Stress is an issue of concern for 59% of young people

School pressure is a concern for 42% of young people

Stress is more frequent at school due to homework and peer pressure. It is also more frequent in 18-24yo for family and media stress with females feeling stressed more frequently than males.